by Michael G. Sheppard | Dec 5, 2018 | Veteran Affairs
The holiday season presents a great opportunity for us to give back to those in need. One group of individuals that is more than deserving of a lending hand is the men and women who have served in the United States military. To bring the holiday spirit to a veteran...
by Michael G. Sheppard | Oct 25, 2018 | Michael G. Sheppard, Veteran Affairs
While November is National Veterans and Military Families Months and while a lot of vets and their families will be enjoying free meals and social media posts declaring solidarity with current and former armed service members. However, at this time, many families...
by Michael G. Sheppard | Oct 5, 2018 | Michael G. Sheppard, Veteran Affairs
Leaving the military and adjusting to civilian life is difficult, and the process becomes even more so when vets struggle to find jobs. When making the transition, it’s helpful to understand why employers sometimes hesitate to hire veterans. Understanding the...
by Michael G. Sheppard | Sep 24, 2018 | Veteran Affairs
Hurricane Florence has impacted many people throughout out the state of North Carolina. A group of veterans, many of them sick and disabled, began a return to the VA Medical Center in Hampton, Virginia on September 17th. The veterans were evacuated from the Medical...
by Michael G. Sheppard | Jul 24, 2018 | Veteran Affairs
Robert Wilkie has been confirmed as the United States Secretary of Veteran Affairs as of July 10, 2018. An Air Force reservist, Wilkie is the son of an Army artillery commander and wounded veteran of the Vietnam War. Mr. Wilkie brings to the VA the experience of 30...
